Building contractor and all-around handyman Bob Vila visits the sites of various home and commercial building construction and restorations, and gives viewers tips on the best way to finish such projects.
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24 Episodes
Ranch Expansion: Wall Construction and Roof Removal
E2
Ranch Expansion: Wall Construction and Roof RemovalReconstructing the ranch house's walls. Also: a visit to a Colonial-era mansion.
Ranch Expansion: Framing and Cutting Rafters
E3
Ranch Expansion: Framing and Cutting RaftersThe first floor of the house is framed. Also: cutting rafters and techniques for hammering nails into wood.
Ranch Expansion: House Tour and Dormer Construction
E4
Ranch Expansion: House Tour and Dormer ConstructionBob Vila visits a historic plantation in South Carolina. Also: tips for applying aluminum flashing and roofing shingles.
Ranch Expansion: Roofing Shingles and Staircase
E5
Ranch Expansion: Roofing Shingles and StaircaseA staircase is constructed. Also: tips for applying asphalt shingles and properly anchoring a porch or deck.
Ranch Expansion: Electrical Wiring and Window Installation
E7
Ranch Expansion: Electrical Wiring and Window InstallationInstalling an electrical system and picture windows.
Ranch Expansion: Framing the Porch and Installing a Shower
E8
Ranch Expansion: Framing the Porch and Installing a ShowerFraming a farmer's porch and installing an acrylic shower stall. Also: constructing a birch medicine cabinet.
Ranch Expansion: Waterproofing the Deck and Framing a Roof
E9
Ranch Expansion: Waterproofing the Deck and Framing a RoofApplying exterior trim and waterproofing the deck. Also: framing the porch roof.
Ranch Expansion: Modifying a Window and Copper Plumbing
E10
Ranch Expansion: Modifying a Window and Copper PlumbingInstalling a double window. Also: touring Miami Beach's art deco district.
Ranch Expansion: Wall Framing and Security System
E11
Ranch Expansion: Wall Framing and Security SystemProjects include the installation of strapping and the application of drywall to the kitchen ceiling.
Ranch Expansion: Installing an Insulated Door and Fiberglass
E12
Ranch Expansion: Installing an Insulated Door and FiberglassInstalling a cathedral ceiling and a thermal-insulated kitchen door. Also: tips on wiring a security system.
Ranch Expansion: Installing the Shower Pan and Recessed Lighting
E13
Ranch Expansion: Installing the Shower Pan and Recessed LightingInstalling a shower pan and recessed lighting.
Ranch Expansion: Installing the Boiler and Drywall
E14
Ranch Expansion: Installing the Boiler and DrywallInstalling a garage-door opener. Also: working with drywall and plaster.
Ranch Expansion: Building and Installing Cabinets
E15
Ranch Expansion: Building and Installing CabinetsConstructing and installing cabinets. Also: a visit to a plywood factory.
Ranch Expansion: Applying Bathroom Tile and Deck Treatment
E16
Ranch Expansion: Applying Bathroom Tile and Deck TreatmentFan detail is applied to the front facade. Also: cutting bathroom tiles.
Ranch Expansion: Installing a Vanity
E17
Ranch Expansion: Installing a VanityInstalling a double sink. Also: a visit to an Italian palazzo.
Ranch Expansion: Porch Ceiling and Hardwood Flooring
E18
Ranch Expansion: Porch Ceiling and Hardwood FlooringA pine ceiling is installed over the porch. Also: a project to convert an abandoned building into a homeless shelter.
Ranch Expansion: Building a Stair Rail and Bookshelves
E19
Ranch Expansion: Building a Stair Rail and BookshelvesA new custom stair rail is put in, along with new built-in bookshelves. Also: a trip to Columbus, Ohio, where the first of four visits is made to a special sister project.
Ranch Expansion: Pouring the Cement Walk and Installing Crown Molding
E20
Ranch Expansion: Pouring the Cement Walk and Installing Crown MoldingPouring a cement walk. Also: an update on the playground project.
Ranch Expansion: Kitchen Cabinets and Countertops
E21
Ranch Expansion: Kitchen Cabinets and CountertopsEuropean kitchen cabinets with granite countertops are installed. Also: working with tight paneling joints.
Ranch Expansion: Installing the Lockset and Closet System
E22
Ranch Expansion: Installing the Lockset and Closet SystemTips on installing a door lock and a bedroom closet. Also: using an electrician's snake to thread wire behind a wall.
Ranch Expansion: Landscaping and Planting
E23
Ranch Expansion: Landscaping and PlantingLandscaping work gets underway at the project site. Also: a discussion of the importance of safety goggles.
Ranch Expansion: Painting Faux Finish
E24
Ranch Expansion: Painting Faux FinishBuilding a home weather station and installing recessed lighting. Also: tips on painting.
Ranch Expansion: Insulating Blinds and Carpet Installation
E25
Ranch Expansion: Insulating Blinds and Carpet InstallationFurniture and carpeting are selected. Also: advice for adding a shut-off valve to a sink.
Ranch Expansion: Final House Tour
E26
Ranch Expansion: Final House TourA final tour of the renovated ranch-style home. Also: planting shrubbery.
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